Once a Guru and disciple relationship is established, it goes well beyond the physical body. This bond extends into the spiritual world and can continue through different cycles of life and death in the human form.

Every man has been sent to this earth with equal powers. It is their interests and childhood experiences that ignite their passion, channeling this power towards pursuing a goal or developing a talent. An individual could be an expert singer while another could be a great orator. Someone may be talkative while another may be a good actor. This is how the powers within us manifest themselves. A Guru awakens these hidden powers in us and purifies them, which eventually has positive effects on the devotee.

It is common to accept that everyone is different. But a Guru sees beyond such differences. A Guru, who is regarded as greater than Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Sustainer), and Mahesh (the Destroyer), accepts devotees who accept him. Once a Guru has accepted a devotee, the tedious task of grooming the devotee begins. A Guru is compared to a potter who works with clay to design pots of various shapes and sizes. When a Guru gets to work, he is like the potter who, with a careful measure of water and clay, begins his work to create the perfect pot. Similarly, a Guru begins to meticulously groom his devotee to make him a better and enlightened disciple. The Guru’s hand that grooms the devotee is compared to the potter’s hand that gives shape to the pot from the inside. With diligence, care, and patience, a Guru puts his devotee through various experiences, harnessing that inner power for the ultimate benefit of the devotee.

Just as the potter seeks good quality soil to make great pots, a Guru also seeks good disciples. Therefore, while we need a Guru, a Guru also needs us to execute his work, spread his message, and assist him in completing the task for which he has taken birth.

The Guru-disciple bond is a very powerful bond. While the well has never come to a thirsty traveler, a Guru makes the effort to come to his devotees. Those devotees that a Guru finds first must consider themselves extremely lucky. However, once a Guru and disciple relationship is established, it transcends the physical body. This bond enters the spiritual realm and can continue through different cycles of life and death in the human form. There may be instances when the devotee forgets his Guru, but the Guru never forgets his devotee. The meeting between Guru and disciple may occur by chance (as perceived by the devotee), but once the link is re-established, the bond becomes an eternal union, just as God intended. The Guru then takes it upon himself to help the devotee realize his inner self, understand the soul (atman), and its ultimate goal to unite with the divine soul (Parmatman). Once this union between the atman and Parmatman occurs, the soul is freed from the cycle of life and death. A Guru has the ability to awaken the sleeping powers that all of his devotees are endowed with, and in the process of enlightenment, a Guru can transform a simple but dedicated devotee into a Guru himself. It is at this sight that even the Paras (a stone with the unique quality of changing metal to gold) feels ashamed, as it is unable to turn another metal into Paras. Because of Guru’s promise to God to lead his devotees on the right path, Guru makes them knowledgeable and evolved. A Guru’s love for mankind and for his devotees is unselfish, unconditional, and pure.ruji may one day decide to give you and other fortunate and deserving devotees a glimpse of who he really is.

Summary:

His Holiness Swami Shri Sudarshanacharya Ji Maharaj explains the profound and enduring nature of the Guru-disciple relationship, which transcends the physical body and extends into the spiritual realm, continuing through cycles of life and death. Gurus have the unique ability to awaken and purify the hidden powers within their devotees, helping them realize their potential and guiding them towards enlightenment. A Guru is seen as greater than the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, and is compared to a potter who meticulously shapes and grooms his disciples with care and patience.

The bond between a Guru and disciple is powerful and eternal. While the Guru seeks good disciples to spread his message and fulfill his divine mission, the relationship, once established, becomes an eternal union. The Guru’s task is to help devotees realize their inner self, understand their soul (atman), and achieve the ultimate goal of uniting with the divine soul (Parmatman), thus freeing them from the cycle of life and death. A Guru’s unselfish and unconditional love for his devotees is a testament to his divine promise to lead them on the right path.

Important Points:

1. Enduring Guru-Disciple Relationship:
2. Awakening and Purification:
   • Gurus awaken and purify hidden powers within their devotees.
   • Help devotees realize their potential and guide them towards enlightenment.
3. Greater than the Divine Trinity:
   • Gurus are regarded as greater than Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
   • Compared to a potter who meticulously shapes and grooms his disciples.
4. Seeking Good Disciples:
   • While devotees need a Guru, a Guru also needs good disciples.
   • Disciples assist in spreading the Guru’s message and fulfilling his divine mission.
5. Realization and Union:
   • Guru helps devotees realize their inner self and understand their soul (atman).
   • Ultimate goal is to unite with the divine soul (Parmatman), freeing the soul from the cycle of life and death.
6. Eternal and Unselfish Love: